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Recent Examples of upside
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
They are rewarded for bearing that risk with unlimited upside when things go well.
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Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
18 June 2026
San Antonio Express-News,
6 June 2018
Then, astonishingly, in the open court, after a whistle blew, Heat guard Goran Dragic cuffed Simmons upside the head after Simmons stole the ball from him, and after Simmons already had been fouled by him.
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Marcus Hayes,
Philly.com,
24 Apr. 2018
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Noun
Why China's brain chip breakthrough matters The medical upside here is hard to deny.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
They are rewarded for bearing that risk with unlimited upside when things go well.
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Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
18 June 2026
Preposition
Louisville City slapped the New England Revolution upside the head 2-1.
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San Antonio Express-News,
6 June 2018
Then, astonishingly, in the open court, after a whistle blew, Heat guard Goran Dragic cuffed Simmons upside the head after Simmons stole the ball from him, and after Simmons already had been fouled by him.
—
Marcus Hayes,
Philly.com,
24 Apr. 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upside
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One potential downside of RV travel is that mechanical issues can pop up unexpectedly, like with any vehicle.
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Public, concessional or catalytic capital absorbs part of the downside, improving the risk-return equation for private investors and helping unlock investment that otherwise would not happen.
Preposition
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An audience member who fled to the bathroom to vomit was swiftly set upon by an actor trying to incorporate them into a scene.
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Vietnamese airlines are planning to significantly reduce flights and scale back operations next month due to the high costs brought upon by the conflict, as well as potential jet fuel shortages.
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The Math Behind Deteriorating Road Conditions Street maintenance follows a cost curve that is rarely appreciated outside public works circles.
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On curves like the one where the derailment occurred, the railroad uses metal poles instead of wood.
Preposition
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In recent weeks, Ukraine has escalated its military efforts there, reflecting Kyiv’s broader push to increase pressure on the Kremlin.
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Pluverge, an ice cream maker at Taste the Tropics, came to the United States on asylum after he was kidnapped and tortured by gang members in his home country.
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But in the long term, several shifts Warsh announced mean the central bank could look and operate differently by the end of the year.
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The crypto playbook The political activity of these AI companies and executives reflects a dramatic shift from how emerging technology companies have historically engaged with politics.
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Rodriguez's two-run double opened the scoring in a five-run fourth inning against Bryan Woo (6-6) as the Pirates went ahead 5-1.
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The band had been denied the opportunity to perform during Haiti’s pre-World Cup friendly against Peru, despite the presence of a Peruvian band.
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In the top of the first inning, Rangers catcher Elias Diaz pointed at first base for a check swing appeal when deGrom was pitching against Xander Bogaerts thinking there would be a first-base umpire, but the umpire was in the middle of the diamond.
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Previous Sentras punched above their weight in interior quality, but the 2026 model takes an even bigger swing.
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Clark had a collection of par saves around the turn as Scottie Scheffler was making a move and poured it on with a fairway metal to get within four feet for eagle on the par-five 16th for an even-par 70 that gave him a six-shot lead.
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This seasonal turn pulls you toward a time of reflection.
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“Upside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upside. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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